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1-day London City Guide 2 1-day London City Guide 3 Page 8 Page 8 Page 9 Page 9 Page 6 Page 6 Page 6 Page 7 Page 7 Page 7 Page 8 One of the world's most famous department stores Excellent spot for taking photos of and Houses of One of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Europe One of London's best recognized landmarks Interesting piece of architecture One of the busiest shopping streets in Europe One of London's best known landmarks One of the most famous squares in the world office Official home and of Britain's Prime Minister One of London's best-known landmarks One of London's most impressive building PromptGuides.com © Tested and recommended > hotels in London recommended Tested and Take Bus line 6 from Oxford Circus stop to Picadilly Circus stop (Direction: ) - 10’ Take Line from station to station (Direction: Heathrow) Take a walk to the - 40’ Take a walk to Buckingham - 20’ Take a walk to Take a walk to Hyde Park Corner stop to Marble Take any bus from London Hilton Hotel station - 20’ in all Lunch time Take a walk to Take a walk to Abbey - 10’ Take a walk to Take Northern Line or Metropolitan Line to Charing Take Northern Line Cross station the to Nr. 10 Downing Take a walk along street - 10’ Square - 10’ Take a walk to Parliament Harrods Piccadilly Circus Oxford Street and Oxford Circus Westminster Abbey Buckingham Palace Houses of Parliament Nr.10 Nr.10 Downing Big Ben LEAVE HOTEL LEAVE 17:00-18:00 16:00-16:20 14:00-15:50 13:05-13:15 12:15-12:45 10:25-11:55 10:05-10:15 09:55-10:05 09:45-09:55 09:25-09:35 09:00-09:15 Itinerary continues on next page Overview of Day 1 Day of Overview Page 9 Page 10 Overview of Day 1 of Overview One of the most One of the in recognized bridges the world Quickly became a London icon PromptGuides.com © (Direction: Upminster) - 40’ (Direction: Line from Tower Hill station to Take Circle or District (Direction: Ealing Broadway) Westminster station the Westminster Bridge to London Take a walk through Eye - 35’ Take Bus line 14 from Harrods stop to South line 14 from Harrods Take Bus Putney Heath) station (Direction: Kensington station Line to Tower Hill Circle or District Change to Tower 1 END OF DAY 19:30-20:30 18:40-18:55

1-day London City Guide 4 1-day London City Guide 5 Overview of Day 1 of Overview PromptGuides.com © the gates from Whitehall the Have your photo taken with the house in background The tower resisted German bombing and continued to time during the war Have your photo taken with Big Ben in the background Listen to Big Ben strike the hour Only UK citizens can go up to the tower Take some photos of the statues and photos of the statues Take some fountains the square are very The public toilets on clean when illuminated The square looks splendid at night The street was closed down for security reasons in 1989 Have a look at the building looking through MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS TO DO THERE (, London, SW1A 2AA) (Trafalgar Square, , London, WC2N 5DN) London, WC2N Square, City of London, (Trafalgar PromptGuides.com © (Palace of Westminister , London SW1A OAA) (Palace of Westminister House of Commons, Some argue that the tower is named after Benjamin Caunt, a famous boxer of the period the (Finance Minister) The famous black door can only be opened from the inside Big Ben, built in 1858, is the iconic clock of tower of (Houses Parlament) The tower's name refers to the clock's 14-tonne The bell is called Big Ben after Sir Benjamin , the chief commissioner of the works No. 10 Downing Street is the official home and office of Britain's Prime Minister It is one of four surviving houses built in 1680 for Sir George Downing the Sir Downing was an important figure of The building contains a State Dining Room and the Cabinet Room, where government ministers meet to formulate policy of No. 11 is the residence of the Chancellor Trafalgar Square, in , is one in central London, Trafalgar Square, the world known squares in of the best the Nelson's Column In the middle stands to the Battle of The square pays tribute Trafalgar (1805) Nelson defeated In the battle Admiral Napoleon's fleet hub of the West The square is an important End the square Take a walk around Big Ben THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Nr.10 Downing Street THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS THINGS TO DO THERE Trafalgar Square Trafalgar 09:45-09:55 09:25-09:35 09:00-09:15 Attraction Details Attraction

1-day London City Guide 6 1-day London City Guide 7 Attraction Details Attraction Verger-led tours are available for additional £3.00 the famous London landmarks: Parliament, Big Ben, London Eye and the You can buy great pancakes at the west bank foot of the bridge the Return to the bridge after dawn to enjoy beautiful view of the illuminated city Admire the interior of the church Pay particular attention to the Gothic ceilings and the stained glass of the Do not miss the Coronoation Chair and the Poet's Corner (memorial place dedicated to literary figures such as Dickens) On Sundays the abbey is open only for worship (free entrance) Great audioguide narrated by Jeremy Irons Please note that it is not allowed to take photos inside Its famous is called Big Ben clock tower is called Its famous the majestic building from Admire the outside walk through the For the best photo spot to the other side of the Westminster Bridge Thames guided tours on select UK citizens can take year days throughout the take guided tours only Non-UK citizens can summer break during Parliament's for free from the You may observe debates in both houses Stranger's Galleries of Walk along the bridge and take pictures MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS THINGS TO DO THERE 16 £ (Palace of Westminister House of Commons, London SW1A OAA) of Commons, London Westminister House (Palace of (Between Westminster, bank, and , bank) (Between Westminster, Middlesex bank, (20 Dean's Yard, City of London SW1P 3PA, UK) (20 Dean's Yard, City of London SW1P Admission: PromptGuides.com © Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am - 4:30pm, Wednesday: 9:30am - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am It is a place for royal ceremonials. Numerous coronations were held here including Queen Elizabeth's (1953) Also a burial place for royals, important statesmen and literary figures. Princess Diana's funeral (1997) took place in the church too Houses more than 3,000 memorials to kings and significant figures of British history (, Edward III, Mary Queen of Scots or ) Pick up your free audio guide (included in entrance fee) 1739 and 1750 It is made entirely of stone the used to finish here in early years of the race One of the finest examples of medieval architecture in Europe The church was founded in 1065 as a Benedictine abbey by Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 Westminster Bridge over the River Thames next to the Houses of Parliament It links the Palace of Westminster (west Eye bank) with County Hall and the London (east bank) The bridge was designed by the Swiss architect Charles Labelye and built between Houses of Parliament (also known as Palace Parliament (also known Houses of heart of the are the policical of Westminster) UK city and the built approx. thousand The original palace, by fire in 1834 years ago, was destroyed 1,100 rooms and 11 The current one having in 1840 courtyards was built of Commons and It is home to the House the Members of Parliament 659 publicly elected in the House of sit and pass legislatures Commons approx. 700 members is House of Lords with has limited power an unelected body that THINGS TO DO THERE Westminster Abbey Opening hours: 7pm, Saturday: 9:30am - 2:30pm • THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Westminster Bridge THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Houses of Parliament Houses YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS 10:25-11:55 10:05-10:15 09:55-10:05 17.5 £ book your ticket online (Oxford Circus, Westminster, London, W1) Have your photo taken in front of this famous London landmark Refresh your wardrobe with a few new trendy items Have a coffee break after the tiresome shopping Expect the street to be crowded The street is especially charming at Christmas time with its decoration and illumination If you have the time, take a red double decker bus and ride along for a unique London experience If you arrive at the right time you can enjoy at the right time you If you arrive Guard Change the traditional takes place in front of The Guard Change daily from April until the castle at 11.30am on alternate days for the the end of July and permitting rest of the year, weather the and The 19 State Rooms, are open to the public The Queen's Gallery August and each year for most of queen is in Scotland September while the You can MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS Admission: THINGS TO DO THERE (13 Buckingham Palace Rd, Westminster, London SW1W 0, UK) London Palace Rd, Westminster, (13 Buckingham (Marble Arch, W1H) PromptGuides.com © July 23 - Oct 3: 9:30am - 6:30pm • Oct 3: 9:30am - 6:30pm July 23 - Some of the brands represented are Marks&Spencer, Zara, Nike and H&M Fine cuisine restaurants, and theaters are also located on the street At Oxford Circus there is a notable diagonal pedestrian crossing, opened in 2009, the only one of its kind in central London Walk along this famous shopping street anjoying its unique atmosphere The arch used to be a gateway to the Buckingham Palace before having been moved to its current location in 1851 Oxford Street is London's major and most famous shopping street It is home to major department and flagship stores and smaller shops Admire the palace through the gates Do not miss the golden statue of on the square in front of the palace Marble Arch is a white Carrara-marble monument in and Only the royal family, the King's Troop, the Royal Horse Artillery used to be allowed to pass through it Buckingham Palace was built as a town Palace was built Buckingham in the first duke of Buckingham house for into a palace by George 1705 and extended 1831 IV between 1824 and Queen. It has been It is home to the present of Britain's the official London residence monarchs since 1837 and has a staff of It houses 775 rooms around 300 it means that the If the royal flag is flying, queen is at home and entertain guests on It is used to receive official occasions state, ceremonial and THINGS TO DO THERE Oxford Street and Oxford Circus Oxford Street and Oxford THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS TO DO THERE Marble Arch THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS Buckingham Palace Buckingham Opening hours: 12:15-12:45 13:05-13:15 14:00-15:50 Attraction Details Attraction

1-day London City Guide 8 1-day London City Guide 9 8 £ Admission: Attraction Details Attraction Egyptian Hall and the Pet Department of After dawn you can enjoy the striking view the building illuminated with 11,500 light bulbs Take photos of this symbol of London Enjoy the bridge being raised (if you are lucky) As part of the Tower Bridge Exhibition, visitors can climb up to the top of the bridge for a bird's-eye view of the and the Thames (43m) After dawn the bridge is beatifully illuminated You can not miss the famous neon miss the famous You can not advertisements 5-story shopping visit the For discount Lillywhite's sporting goods store, Discover the exclusive store You might even do some shopping the Must-see sights include the Food Halls, MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS TIPS & INSIGHTS THINGS TO DO THERE THINGS TO DO THERE (Piccadilly Circus, London, W1J 9HS) Circus, London, W1J (Piccadilly (Tower Bridge London SE1 2UP) PromptGuides.com © (87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL) (87-135 Brompton Road, April - September: 10am - 6.30pm, October - March : 9:30am - 6pm • April - September: 10am - 6.30pm, October Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm, Sunday: 11:30am - 6pm Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm, Sunday: time It takes only 86 sec to raise the bridge It was built in a neo-Gothic style and designed to harminoze with Towers of London Diana, Princess of and Dodi Al Fayed Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge next to Towers of London. It was opened in 1894 The bridge can be raised for ships to pass under it The massive mechanics (steam engine and hydraulics) that moved the bridge was an unbelievable technical breakthrough of its London's most famous and exclusive department store It was established in 1849 as a tiny grocery store employing two assistants Today, it offers everything from food to fashion, furniture to sportswear plus 20 of in-store restaurants serving every kind cuisine imaginable from pizza to sushi An Egyptian theme decorates the central well, at the bottom of which is a shrine to Piccadilly Circus is a square in Central Circus is a square in Piccadilly its neon is best known for London that displays advertising place among It is a popular meeting Londoners middle is a memorial The Eros statue in the to the Earl of Shaftesbury to London's The square is the entrance entertaining district for great photo Look around the square themes Tower Bridge Opening hours: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Harrods Opening hours: THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS TO DO THERE Piccadilly Circus Piccadilly YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS 18:40-18:55 16:00-16:20 17:00-18:00 and combine your 'Flight' with and combine your 'Flight' Take photos of yourself with London Eye in of yourself with London Take photos the background online booking consult Before making your For the best the weather forecast. to go on a bright day experience it is advised Book online example: Madam other attractions (for Tussauds) to save money MORE Info and Photos > MORE Info TIPS & INSIGHTS 18.60 £ Admission: (Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB) Road, London, Westminster Bridge Building, County Hall, (Riverside PromptGuides.com © September - March: 10am - 8:30pm, April - June: 10am - 9pm, July - 10am - 9pm, July April - June: - March: 10am - 8:30pm, September Ride the wheel and enjoy the fantastic view Ride the wheel and over London London Eye is the world's highest London Eye observation wheel to the Houses of It is located opposite side of the Thames Parliament on the other with total visibility in There are 32 capsules all directions London Eye It takes 30 min to ride to celebrate the The wheel was built and planned for 5 Millennium year (2001) years August: 10am - 9:30pm • August: 10am YOU NEED TO KNOW THINGS THINGS TO DO THERE London Eye London Opening hours: 19:30-20:30 Attraction Details Attraction

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